A: You'll need to un-comment the line HID2HCI_ENABLE=true in the /etc/sysconfig/bluetooth file. Start the bluetooth service again with service bluetooth restart as root (or restart your machine) and the Bluetooth device should now be available.

Note: this is not a configuration option in Fedora 11 (updates), and later versions, it will be automatic.

A: This is a fall-out of the above. We unfortunately don't have hardware specifications to be able to read the setup devices from the Bluetooth adapter, so you will need to use a wired keyboard or mouse to set them up the first time. For Logitech keyboards and mice it should be enough to press the "Connect" button on the device to make them appear in the Bluetooth wizard.

Browsing files on a remote device

Prerequisites:

gvfs-obexftp

nautilus

bluez-gnome (gnome-bluetooth from F11)

In your panel, right-click on the Bluetooth icon, and select the Browse files on device... menu item. This will bring up a list of devices in the vicinity, as well as known devices. Select the one you want to browse, and click Connect.

Stand-alone Bluetooth printing

Prerequisites:

bluez-utils-cups (bluez-cups from F10)

system-config-printer

Select System → Administration → Printing. After having typed in the administrator password, select New Printer in the toolbar. Your printer should appear in the list of printers. Proceed through the wizard.

Note: If it does not, make sure the printer was made discoverable, following its manual.

Note: If the printer isn't detected at all, run /usr/sbin/lpinfo -v in a terminal, and file a bug against bluez with the output in the Red Hat bugzilla.

Note: If the printer driver wasn't automatically detected, run /usr/lib/cups/backend/bluetooth in a terminal, and file a bug against system-config-printer with the output in the Red Hat bugzilla.

Sending SMS/texts via Bluetooth

Prerequisites:

gnome-phone-manager

Launch the Phone Manager from the System Tools section of the Applications menu.

Setup your mobile phone in the Preferences (right-click on the mobile phone icon in the panel). After having connected to the phone, you should be able to send new messages by right-clicking and selecting Send Message, reception should be automatic.

Using input devices (keyboards, mice, joypads, etc.)

Prerequisites:

bluez-gnome (gnome-bluetooth from F11)

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in your panel and select Setup new device..... Go through the wizard.

Note: Make sure the input device is discoverable (as per the user manual), and that it has enough battery power.

Note: If you are trying to pair an Apple Wireless keyboard, you might have to remove the batteries for it to be discoverable and connectable again.

Remote controls (PS3 Blu-Ray remote)

Make the remote discoverable by pressing and holding the Enter and Start buttons at the same time

Follow the instructions to setup keyboards and mice above

If your application supports LIRC (such as Totem or Rhythmbox), you can set up the remote for use with it by launching the Infrared Remote Control preferences.

Audio devices

Prerequisites:

pulseaudio 0.9.15

gnome-bluetooth 2.27.2

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in your panel and select Setup new device..... Go through the wizard.

Note: If your audio device does not reconnect to your computer after turning it on, you can connect it using the drop-down menu in the Bluetooth applet. If it is connected, it will show up in bold in the list.

Note: The support is included in Fedora 11 as a technology preview. Don't expect the support to be flawless, support all device types, or all the features of specific devices.

Internet access through a phone (PAN and DUN)

Prerequisites:

gnome-bluetooth 2.27.6

NetworkManager-gnome 0.7.995-0.git20090728 (Fedora 12, for PAN)

NetworkManager-gnome 0.8.0-0.2.git20100129 (Fedora 13, for DUN)

Set up your phone through the bluetooth-wizard (accessible in the applet and preferences as Set up new device...), and tick the Access the Internet using your mobile phone checkbox. Internet access will now be available from the NetworkManager applet's menu. For DUN, the only difference is that you will have to select your provider's details.